You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast

Adam Amy & Russell Gibson
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Co-Hosted by Adam Amy and Russell Gibson we deliver a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the trading card market. Each week we deep dive into a larger more timeless hobby related topic.

  1. Episode 259 – Farewell Adz, PSA Fee Hikes, Grading Delays & Market Shockwaves

    4D AGO

    Episode 259 – Farewell Adz, PSA Fee Hikes, Grading Delays & Market Shockwaves

    Send a text It’s the end of an era. After 4+ years co-hosting You Can’t Comp This Podcast, Adz says farewell in episode 259.  Russell and Adz break down: • PSA’s immediate grading fee increases (AUD) – bulk under $500 now $50 • The Sports Cards Radio slurs “PackMan”  • Trade deadline: no Giannis move, no Ja Morant move, Sochan to Knicks, Cam Thomas to Bucks • Major sales: LeBron Blank Slate PSA 10, Jordan Exquisite BGS 8, Steph Curry rookie auto BGS 8.5 • Paul George suspension update, Damian Lillard’s 3PT contest win, Pistons-Hornets scuffle, and more  A fast-paced, news-packed final episode. Thank you Adz.  Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1 hr
  2. Episode 258: Trade Tracker Chaos & Cactus Jack Chrome

    FEB 7

    Episode 258: Trade Tracker Chaos & Cactus Jack Chrome

    Send us a text This week’s episode covers two major talking points shaping the NBA card hobby right now: the NBA trade deadline and the Topps Chrome Cactus Jack Basketball release tied to NBA All-Star Weekend. The show opens with a deep dive into the Topps Chrome Cactus Jack crossover, breaking down why Topps is leaning into scarcity, event-only distribution, and cultural crossovers outside the traditional hobby space. The discussion covers the design choices, checklist highlights, autograph structure, numbered parallels, and the implications of requiring physical attendance at NBA Crossover in Los Angeles to purchase boxes. The barriers to entry, potential resale impact, and unanswered questions around leftover product distribution are all examined. From there, the focus shifts to the NBA trade deadline, working through deals one by one and analysing both on-court and hobby impact. The episode looks at Chicago’s aggressive reset, Boston’s financial manoeuvring, Oklahoma City’s continued draft-driven strategy, Atlanta’s post-Trae Young direction, and major moves involving teams like Golden State, Dallas, Washington, Indiana, New York, and Cleveland. Player hobby value is discussed throughout, including pop counts, recent sales, market saturation, and short-term versus long-term collectability. The episode also tackles broader hobby themes: how market size affects card demand, why certain players never become hobby darlings, and where low-end opportunities still exist in a crowded market. The show wraps with a listener-submitted question around international shipping and customs delays, explaining what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how collectors can avoid future issues. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    53 min
  3. Episode 257: Future Rushmore Prospects, SGA vs Luka vs Wemby, Topps Mega Update & One-of-One Madness

    FEB 1

    Episode 257: Future Rushmore Prospects, SGA vs Luka vs Wemby, Topps Mega Update & One-of-One Madness

    Send us a text We're back for Episode 257 of You Can't Comp This!  Russell and Adz dive deep into future NBA card Rushmore candidates — debating SGA (MVP + ring already), Luka, Wemby (injury concerns + massive pop), Anthony Edwards, Tatum's rebound, Cade, Paolo, Cooper Flagg and more undervalued upside plays.  Plus:  Topps Mega Update — blue X-Fractor exchange drama Paul George 25-game suspension fallout Fanatics Live leaked allocation numbers (Blowout, DA Card World & big breakers) Stunning Kobe one-of-ones surface (binder pull + $30k Intimidation Nation) $222k LeBron Black Prism 1/1, Embiid/SGA/Booker monster 1/1 sales Wemby & Cooper Flagg Sapphire / Superfractor 1/1 pulls Tyson Beck's Jokic Game-Worn drop Pac-Man live break meltdownListen now! Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    58 min
  4. Ep 256: Mount Rushmore Wars + SGA's $432K Kaboom Record Smashed!

    JAN 25

    Ep 256: Mount Rushmore Wars + SGA's $432K Kaboom Record Smashed!

    Send us a text Adam Amy & Russell Gibson debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of basketball cards — listener picks go wild (Jordan in Lakers jersey? AI chaos ), heavy arguments on Jordan, Kobe, Steph, LeBron + rising stars. We break down SGA’s record $432K green Kaboom 1/1, compare to Jokic rookie 1/1 ($177K), LeBron gold refractor rookie ($1.1M), Kobe Downtown jump ($188 → $16K), Steph SSP steal ($2,100). NBA updates: Giannis & Ja injuries, Kuminga’s savage trade burn, Jimmy Butler season-ending, Kobe 81-pt game 20th anniversary. Hobby insights, market comps, why Kabooms = next PMGs. Pure banter — don’t miss it! Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    59 min
  5. Episode 255: Topps Mega Box Black Hole, LeBron Year 23 Patch, Cade Cunningham

    JAN 18

    Episode 255: Topps Mega Box Black Hole, LeBron Year 23 Patch, Cade Cunningham

    Send us a text Halfway through the NBA season already? We dive into the hobby's latest whinges: Topps Chrome Mega Box blue X-Fractor packing mishap – error or nitpick? LeBron's revolutionary 23rd season jersey patch cards get Russell's thumbs up. Cade Cunningham's recent 1/1 sale that's melting brains (Nebula jumps big while Gold Vinyl lags?). Kuminga trade rumors (again), Luka Downtown Topps whispers, Trae Young's hobby impact post-trade to Washington. Plus: SGC/BGS grading updates, Wemby 500th block Topps Now game-ball patch insanity, hobby Mount Rushmore tweaks, and a Jordan 1995 Ultra Gold Medallion PSA 10 hitting $18k. Shoutouts to Kalman Collectibles and Aussie Cardboard Collector!  Support the show → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/youcantcompthis Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70w10XxmGviovd5T0LUFFc Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    56 min
  6. Episode 254 – New Year, New Collecting Goals & Early 2026 NBA Card Talk

    JAN 11

    Episode 254 – New Year, New Collecting Goals & Early 2026 NBA Card Talk

    Send us a text Episode 254 is a New Year check-in that quickly turns into a wide-ranging hobby and NBA discussion. The episode opens with reflections on the start of 2026 and how collectors are thinking about the year ahead, before moving into current NBA storylines that are already shaping card conversations. Trae Young’s situation and on-court narrative are discussed in the context of perception versus production, and how quickly hobby sentiment can shift. From there, the conversation turns to LeBron, including recent moments and highlights that have reignited attention around his cards, legacy, and how late-career performances still influence market behaviour. The discussion touches on how these moments are received differently by long-term collectors versus short-term flippers. The episode closes with broader hobby observations around patience, narrative cycles, and how collectors can avoid overreacting to short-term noise as the year gets underway. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1h 1m
  7. Episode 253: PSA Monopoly Concerns, a Senator’s Letter & Gemrate opinion

    12/27/2025

    Episode 253: PSA Monopoly Concerns, a Senator’s Letter & Gemrate opinion

    Send us a text This episode focuses on growing scrutiny around PSA and its position within the hobby, sparked by a letter written by a US Senator raising concerns about market dominance and monopoly behaviour. The discussion centres on what that letter actually says, why it matters, and whether hobby participants should be paying closer attention. The conversation then shifts to a voicemail sent in by Ryan from GemRate. This is not a listener question, but a direct response addressing grading data, market interpretation, and how GemRate views current grading trends. The hosts unpack what was said, why it was sent, and what it adds to the broader grading debate. The episode also touches on Topps buyback programs and how incentives, grading behaviour, and market reactions are increasingly interconnected. Throughout, the discussion stays grounded in how these developments impact collectors right now, rather than speculation about future outcomes. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    57 min
  8. Episode 252: Collectors Buying the Hobby — BGS, PSA & Regrading Déjà Vu

    12/21/2025

    Episode 252: Collectors Buying the Hobby — BGS, PSA & Regrading Déjà Vu

    Send us a text In Episode 252, the conversation turns to a growing pattern in the hobby: collectors and capital circling grading companies, regrading cycles repeating themselves, and whether we’re learning anything from the past. Russell and Adam unpack what it really means when collectors become stakeholders, how BGS and PSA fit into the current regrading narrative, and why trust, transparency, and incentives keep coming back into question. The episode digs into:  • collectors influencing the ecosystem they rely on  • why regrading never seems to slow down  • BGS vs PSA positioning in the current market  • whether the hobby is stuck in a feedback loop  • and what this all means for everyday collectors A grounded discussion about power, perception, and whether the hobby can regulate itself. 🎧 Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/70w10XxmGviovd5T0LUFFc Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

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Co-Hosted by Adam Amy and Russell Gibson we deliver a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the trading card market. Each week we deep dive into a larger more timeless hobby related topic.

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